David Wallach was one of the barter industry’s finest leaders and visionaries. David’s remarkable contributions to the barter industry spanned 30+ years. He served as IRTA’s President from September 2007 until March of 2011, at which time the IRTA Global Board of Directors unanimously named him President Emeritus of IRTA. David served as IRTA’s President Emeritus until his passing on May 6th, 2011.

David Wallach’s passion and love for the barter industry was unprecedented. He selflessly spent thousands of hours every year building the barter industry because he truly believed that the benefits of barter could improve the standard of living of everyone throughout the world. The very phrase “modern trade and barter industry” was created by David Wallach.

Recipients of the David Wallach Outstanding Achievement Award must exhibit the same tireless unselfish commitment to the barter industry that David Wallach modeled. This year’s recipient, Scott Whitmer, President & CEO of Florida Barter, clearly has met the lofty criteria of the David Wallach Award. Scott was also elected as Co-Vice Chairman of the IRTA Global Board this year.

For more information on Scott and prior David Wallach Award recipients click HERE.

The mission of IRTA is to provide all industry members with an ethically based global organization, dedicated to the advancement of Modern Trade/Barter and other Alternative Capital Systems, through the use of education, self-regulation, high standards and government relations.”

If you have any questions, or are interested in joining IRTA and UC, please contact IRTA’s President & CEO, Ron Whitney at ron@irta.com or 757-393-2292.